This is the best orange tart ever. Ginger and a whisper of coconut add complex flavors that have my guests sighing with pleasure. It’s beautiful all on its own or garnished with fresh berries or whipped cream. The quick-and-easy crust works beautifully for cheesecake and fresh fruit tarts.
Frozen yogurt may or may not have less fat than your favorite ice cream, but it definitely has a bright, tangy flavor that dramatically enhances fresh fruit. And if course if you use one of the Greek style yogurts I recommend, you’re getting all of that nice acidophilous bacteria, too.
As you can tell if you scroll thorugh my Soup category, I’m a big fan of cold summer soups. Because they’re meant to be served cold, by defintion they’ve been made ahead of time. When I’m entertaining, any time of the year, that’s very appealing. But in the dead of summer, it’s unbeatable for a [...]
In Mexico, every street corner seems to host a vendor selling one of these simple, remarkably refreshing coolers. Likely due to Mexico’s astounding array of lush and luscious fruits, most locals would still rather quench their thirst with one of these fresh concoctions than a soda. I think you’ll feel the same. The bright flavor relies on perfectly ripe ingredients and good water. And what a great way to use up any overbearing cucumber vines.
I decided that a party to launch the new home (url) for this blog was at least as important as those I’ve thrown for new books. And all of you would be invited to celebrate this beautiful, easy-to-navigate new spot. This post includes recipes for some of the dishes we might enjoy , all of which are in my books, too.
Everywhere from Farmer’s Markets to roadside truck stands and grocers, peaches are now at their height of heartwarming perfection. This is a short season that pretty much wraps up around the middle of September, so get ‘em while they’re here!
Juicy melons of every variety are a highlight of my worktable at this time of year. Their colors are so summery and fresh and the flavors blend and complement nearly every recipe from salsa to salad and dessert.
I grew up in Southern California where tequila was practically the official spirit. So, it’s only natural that I’ve developed some pretty strong opinions about the correct way to mix up a perfect Margarita and created an armload of other creative tequila quaffs, as well. Enjoy these recipes for the classic Margarita and some other summer-friendly ways to use up that bottle of Patron, Herradura, or Commemorativo you invested in on your last vacation in Cancun.
This elegant cold fruit soup is beautiful, all done ahead, and delicious on a warm summer night to precede a simple grilled supper. There just couldn’t be a better use of a wonderful Honey Rock organic cantaloupe or your own crop of strawberries.
The bold and fruity notes of Cabernet Sauvignon transform this simple Blackberry Sorbet into a WOW dessert.
